Table Of Contents - Hitachi VM-E625LA Instruction Manual

For Your Safety
For Your Safety......................................................................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................................................................................................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .................................... 7
Read This First.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Features ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Components and Accessories............................................................................................................ 8
Optional RF Adapter ............................................................................................................................ 9
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.............................................................................................................. 9
Lens Cap................................................................................................................................................ 9
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................ 10
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 12
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 12
Adjustment the Hand Strap............................................................................................................... 12
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................ 13
Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 17
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. 18
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 19
Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 19
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 20
Getting Started, Identifying Controls ................................................................................................... 21
Basic Techniques ................................................................................................................................... 25
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................ 25
Playback............................................................................................................................................... 25
Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV ..................................................................................... 27
Advanced Techniques ........................................................................................................................... 28
Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording ........................................................... 28
Date Recording ................................................................................................................................... 29
Using the Power Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 30
Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 31
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button.............................................................................. 31
Using Auto Focus ............................................................................................................................... 32
Using Manual Focus .......................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer ............................................................................................. 33
Using Fade .......................................................................................................................................... 34
Using 16x9........................................................................................................................................... 35
Using Instant Review ......................................................................................................................... 35
Using Quick Edit ................................................................................................................................. 35
Using Macro ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Date Search......................................................................................................................................... 36
Using Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Using the Display Button ................................................................................................................... 37
Using the Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................................ 38
Creating and Recording A Title ........................................................................................................ 38
Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR........................................................................................... 40
Using Synchro Edit............................................................................................................................. 40

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